2011 Cabernet Icewine

our wine / Icewine and Late Harvest Wine

Description

“A pretty, pale, cranberry colour, this is a vibrant scrumptious wine offering aromas and flavours of homemade strawberry-rhubarb jam, raspberry, fresh floral notes and a whiff of sweet vanilla. Tangy and sweet, in perfect counterpoint, the lively acidity assures the fresh texture with the depth and richness of fruit delivering a luscious smooth finish that leaves a gentle residual warmth. Delicious, so sip it on its own, or if you must, serve it with a cranberry pecan tart.” 4.5 stars (out of 5)
- Susan Desjardins, WineCurrent.com, November 2011

“Aromas of raspberry, cherry and strawberry fold into sweet notes of honey. It’s a lighter style than I remember with rich, but not-overpowering fruits, and medium acid.” 88 points
- Rick VanSickle, Wine in Niagara, November 23rd, 2011

Bronze (2011) – Wine Access Canadian Wine Awards

Intense, vibrant fruit aromas and flavours, exhibiting strawberry and raspberry above all others. Age for 1 to 4 years from vintage.

Winemaker's Notes

• Made from grapes harvested from Henry of Pelham's own Short Hills vineyards
• Harvest Date: January 9, 2010
• Harvested at temperatures lower than -8˚C
• Yields are very low for all icewines, usually around 20hL/ha or less
• Fermented and aged in stainless steel

Food Matches

Fruit based desserts and soft cheeses. Or, pour 1 oz of this Cabernet Franc Icewine into 3oz of Cuvée Catharine Bruit to make our signature Kir Catharine.